Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stocksii
ID:
676415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 370 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675747



Common Names

  • Stocks' Eriolaena
  • Stocks Eriolaena
  • Stocksii Eriolaena


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Description

Eriolaena stocksii (also called Indian Cork Tree, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, leathery, and glossy green. It is found in dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriolaena stocksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriolaena stocksii is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriolaena stocksii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F.

Where to Find Eriolaena stocksii

Eriolaena stocksii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Eriolaena stocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriolaena stocksii?

Eriolaena stocksii

What is the common name of Eriolaena stocksii?

Stocks' Silk Cotton Tree

What is the natural habitat of Eriolaena stocksii?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka, where it grows in moist, tropical forests.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2796909: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.